For Self Builders
Everything you need to plan, design and build your dream home – all in one place
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Step 1
Our self build guide is here to introduce you to how we work with you to make your dream home a reality
Self Build Incentives
Are you dreaming of building your own home? At Hanley Economic Building Society, we’re here to help.
Self Build Costs
Determining the cost of building a house can vary widely based on individual circumstances.
Self Build Lending Guide
This guide is here to introduce to you how we work with you to make your dream home a reality.
Step 2
Use Addland to find your plot or research further info.
Step 3
Sign up with The Modern Builder, submit your details and receive a free cost estimation of the structure of your build based on offsite construction methods.
How The Modern Builder works.
1. Complete Your Project Brief
Fill out our short form (just 2 minutes!) to help us understand your goals and match you with the right suppliers for your build.
2. Upload Your Files
Use our drag-and-drop feature to upload all your project documents. Whether or not you choose to work with our suppliers, you can download everything with one click — neatly organised in a structured ZIP file.
3. Receive 3 Quotes
We’ll connect you with up to three suitable suppliers who can deliver your project — all based on your brief, budget, and build preferences.
4. Connect & Build
Review your quotes and connect directly with the suppliers you prefer. Negotiate terms and get your project underway with confidence.
Start by completing your project brief it takes just 2 minutes.
We match you to off-site construction suppliers, but what is it?
Offsite construction refers to the process of designing, fabricating, and assembling building components away from the final site, typically in a controlled factory environment. These components are then transported and installed on-site to form the finished building. Learn more
Typical timeline
Start with an Affordability Check
Land Acquisition
Typically 3 months to 24 months (depending on preferences, location and availability)
Design & Planning Permission
Typically 3 months to 9 months (depending on site constraints and response time)
Building Regulations
Typically 2 to 4 weeks
Contractor Pricing
Typically 2 to 4 weeks
Site Prep/Groundworks
Typically 6 to 8 weeks
Factory Assemble
Typically 6 to 8 weeks
Install factory built house
Typically 1 to 3 weeks
Finishes, internal plus landscaping
Typically 1 to 3 months
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